{"id":233995,"date":"2021-01-13T15:53:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T20:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thejusticelawyer.com\/?p=233995"},"modified":"2023-01-13T15:54:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T20:54:36","slug":"who-is-held-liable-for-a-truck-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thejusticelawyer.com\/who-is-held-liable-for-a-truck-accident","title":{"rendered":"Who is Held Liable for a Truck Accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With over half a million truck accidents per year, many questions arise around fault and liability for the crashes. Some companies have found fault in their long-haul trucks, while others blame the truck drivers or neighboring vehicles. No matter the fault, these accidents can cause severe damage to the parties involved and risk possible fatalities.<\/span><\/p>\n


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What To Do After a Truck Accident<\/b><\/h2>\n

Truck accidents are a devastating form of motor vehicle accidents. The aftermath of an accident can be disorienting, and it can often be difficult to know the proper steps to take. Some steps that would be beneficial to take after your accident include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Report the crash-<\/b> Immediately after the accident, if no pressing medical issues result, it is important to report the crash and try to remove the vehicles off the road as much as possible. Alert other drivers by placing flares or activating your vehicle\u2019s hazard lights.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Seeking medical attention-<\/b> After accidents, injuries can be disguised by high levels of adrenaline. Some parties could be severely injured without knowing until hours later. Whether the injuries are observable or not, it is always a good idea to call 911 and get an ambulance to the scene of the accident.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n